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ISTANBUL (AP) -- The Turkish government on Tuesday escalated its wide-ranging crackdown against people it claims have ties to plotters of last week's attempted coup, firing tens of thousands of public employees across the country....
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cleveland police trying to keep protests from turning violent during the Republican convention are relying heavily on officers on bikes, who are not only more maneuverable but are seen as friendlier and less intimidating....
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, making his first appearance in Cleveland since being named Donald Trump's running mate, tried to reassure Republicans nervous about the celebrity businessman's conservative credentials by vouching for his character and comparing him to Ronald Reagan....
CLEVELAND (AP) -- After a chaotic start, Donald Trump is under pressure to steady his Republican convention as a plagiarism charge and other unforced errors threaten to overshadow GOP efforts to unify behind him....
The Archdiocese of Bangalore in Karnataka welcomed migrants from Africa with open arms at the St. Josephs Boys School, where the Archdiocesan Commission for Migrants organised an event just for them on July 17. Mgr Bernard Moras, archbishop of Bangalore, told AsiaNews that "the Jubilee of Mercy provided the impetus for the meeting. It is important to take care of the pastoral needs of migrants and dedicate ourselves to their well-being.” Some 200 students from Africa attended a Eucharistic celebration and cultural programs that followed. The southern state of Karnataka has become a point of destination for many of Africa’s poor and people fleeing the continent’s conflict zones.In view of the situation, the local Church has promoted various initiatives, the archbishop said, " for both students and those who leave their homeland in search of job opportunities."“They are,” the bishop noted, "precious before God and dear to a...
(Vatican Radio) Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildarim has insisted that his country is governed by  rule of law, following last Friday’s attempted coup.Thousands of military and police officials and members of the judiciary have been suspended and detained, however sources are unable to confirm exact numbers.Concerns have been raised that Turkey will be in breach of human rights as it attempts to punish those responsible for the failed coup, with President Erdogan refusing to rule out that  the death penalty could be reinstated.Vatican Radio’s Georgia Gogarty spoke with Ravina Shamdasani, a spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights,  to discuss the current situation in Turkey and how the government must respond.Listen: After the attempt to overthrow the government, Ravina Shamdasani said that “in the aftermath there is a lot of work to be done”. Investigations must be carried out, and those responsible for the coup must be b...
IMAGE: CNS photo/Pascal Rossignol, ReutersBy Junno Arocho EstevesVATICANCITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis offered his help to the people of Nice in a surprisephone call following a deadly attack during Bastille Day celebrations, said thehead of an association of Italians living in France.PaoloCeli, president of the France-Italy Friendship society, told Vatican Radio that hewas shocked upon answering his phone and hearing, "Paolo, I am PopeFrancis." "Therewas a moment of silence from my part. Then he asked me to impart to the entirecity of Nice, to all the families of the victims, his message of solidarity andcomfort saying, 'What can I do,'" Celi said in an interview published July18.Celialso said the pope expressed his desire to meet with the families of thevictims of the July 14 massacre. "Wealso spoke for quite some time over the phone about a meeting in Rome in thenear future without setting a date," he said.  The popealso spoke on the phone with Christian Estrosi, former mayor of Nic...
IMAGE: CNS photo/Lisa Johnston, St. Louis ReviewBy Jennifer BrinkerST.LOUIS (CNS) -- Since its release in the United States July 6, Pokemon Go hasquickly become a cultural phenomenon. In the first week, the mobile gameattracted nearly 21 million users, according to data from Survey Monkey, makingit the most popular app in U.S. history.As aresult, the nature of the game is driving swarms of players to unsuspectingchurches, businesses and other landmarks. But as it grows in popularity,priests, youth groups and others are quickly finding opportunities toevangelize to young people.Pokemon Go uses augmented reality, areal-world environment that incorporates computer-generated elements, such asGPS data, sound and video. Users move around in the real world as they collecttiny virtual creatures called Pokemon -- short for pocket monsters. The mobile app isbased on the popular franchise that began with several Nintendo games in the1990s.Churches, businesses and other landmarkshave been desig...
LONDON (AP) -- International Olympic officials will "explore the legal options'" for a potential total ban on Russia from the games in Rio de Janeiro, and are taking measures to punish athletes and officials involved in the state-run doping conspiracy....
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